Great vid reminder from sister Moana. She was married to Willie Jackson, which would have been a challenge ( I say that with kindness, having been his boss in the union for a while! and kudos to him, he hasn't forgotten his union roots). We need reminders today as we see the horror of the possibility of a Trump Presidency, where indigenous peoples won't get a look in, let alone the disgusting put down of those from Puerto Rico, supported by arrogant, fat fingered,South African billionaires (eg Musk). I will try to get through this week, so thanks for this today Nick.
Wow, you have again put words to my mental descriptions to these ‘Blessed … people that you might call National Treasures—those with great talents and a strong affinity for this place they are the custodians of. It’s not an official list; …. What are the attributes of these people? Well, they’re authentic and positive, and they are magical in how they make us feel. They engender feelings of pride, speaking from the heart without bullshit or spin, and their words reach us.’ I have been introduced to a few of these people over the last few months, speaking up via online interviews; - Dame Anne Salmond; Dr Gary Payinda; etc. etc. Moana Maniapoto another gem - much appreciated.
I had started a list to include but decided against it as a distraction. Dame Anne Salmond was certainly on it. I hadn't considered Dr Payinda but what a tremendous brave job he is doing speaking up in defence of our health system.
Thanks for the soothing, Nick. Beautiful song. ...Earlier this morning, starting with a Substacker in Alaska I follow, I read a Guardian article about democracy and autocracy, followed by something related in the NYT, both referencing Hungary's descent to the dark side and how it develops. ...Soothing was exactly what I needed to get on with my day in reasonable equilibrium.
I have seen/heard Moana and the Moahunters the first time July 2002 at the 'Bardentreffen' in Nuremberg Germany, an anual open-air music festival. My husband had died 3 months before in Whangarei and I was back in Germany for a lot of paperwork. So much has changed since in both countries, in fact the whole world has changed not for the good...
Enjoyed your writing again today where you, & many of your commentors, express my feelings too. Moana was a good choice, one of many fine people to raise Maori issues as per her Waitangi Day interviews.
As for David Seymore, he does not want a debate which is to listen as well as expressing your views. He just wants to make speeches using his distorted truths spreading racism in support of Atlas Network goal of destroying Te Tirirt authority.
Yes Nick, a soothing song from Moana is needed these days.
I saw Moana and the Moahunters some decades ago, not long after the band was formed, at Auckland Town Hall. I think they were opening for an internationally famous band whose name I forget. ( Those days are a bit hazy these days,.) I do remember my introduction to the passion, intensity and excellence of Maori music. I can still picture them all on stage. Today's song is another great one from the Moana stable and as I was watching and listening to it, the waves made me think of the peaks and troughs we go through in our daily lives. Yesterday's Korero was something of a trough, sorting through various unsavoury issues, today's very much a peak. Thinking about the subject of National Treasures you mentioned, three come to mind for me immediately. Dame Whina Cooper, Ralph Hotere and Dame Lisa Carrington. These three come from very different fields but are taonga to be admired greatly for what they've achieved for their people and country. We are truly lucky to have had, and still do have, ambassadors such as these among us. They make even us imports proud.
Great vid reminder from sister Moana. She was married to Willie Jackson, which would have been a challenge ( I say that with kindness, having been his boss in the union for a while! and kudos to him, he hasn't forgotten his union roots). We need reminders today as we see the horror of the possibility of a Trump Presidency, where indigenous peoples won't get a look in, let alone the disgusting put down of those from Puerto Rico, supported by arrogant, fat fingered,South African billionaires (eg Musk). I will try to get through this week, so thanks for this today Nick.
Magnificent - the waiata, the video, and the wahine. We are so lucky that she has the time and energy to do so many really good things
Thanks for that Nick. My the reo is limited but the music and vid are hauntingly "soothing".
Graeme, I have the same issue and was delighted to find the translation provided (after the te reo words) in the YouTube comments. Truly lovely.
Wow, you have again put words to my mental descriptions to these ‘Blessed … people that you might call National Treasures—those with great talents and a strong affinity for this place they are the custodians of. It’s not an official list; …. What are the attributes of these people? Well, they’re authentic and positive, and they are magical in how they make us feel. They engender feelings of pride, speaking from the heart without bullshit or spin, and their words reach us.’ I have been introduced to a few of these people over the last few months, speaking up via online interviews; - Dame Anne Salmond; Dr Gary Payinda; etc. etc. Moana Maniapoto another gem - much appreciated.
I had started a list to include but decided against it as a distraction. Dame Anne Salmond was certainly on it. I hadn't considered Dr Payinda but what a tremendous brave job he is doing speaking up in defence of our health system.
Thanks for the soothing, Nick. Beautiful song. ...Earlier this morning, starting with a Substacker in Alaska I follow, I read a Guardian article about democracy and autocracy, followed by something related in the NYT, both referencing Hungary's descent to the dark side and how it develops. ...Soothing was exactly what I needed to get on with my day in reasonable equilibrium.
A great reminder of the importance and power of music. On so many levels it enhances our lives. It heals and inspires and energizes us. Thanks, Nick.
Small world ...
I have seen/heard Moana and the Moahunters the first time July 2002 at the 'Bardentreffen' in Nuremberg Germany, an anual open-air music festival. My husband had died 3 months before in Whangarei and I was back in Germany for a lot of paperwork. So much has changed since in both countries, in fact the whole world has changed not for the good...
Enjoyed your writing again today where you, & many of your commentors, express my feelings too. Moana was a good choice, one of many fine people to raise Maori issues as per her Waitangi Day interviews.
As for David Seymore, he does not want a debate which is to listen as well as expressing your views. He just wants to make speeches using his distorted truths spreading racism in support of Atlas Network goal of destroying Te Tirirt authority.
Yes Nick, a soothing song from Moana is needed these days.
I saw Moana and the Moahunters some decades ago, not long after the band was formed, at Auckland Town Hall. I think they were opening for an internationally famous band whose name I forget. ( Those days are a bit hazy these days,.) I do remember my introduction to the passion, intensity and excellence of Maori music. I can still picture them all on stage. Today's song is another great one from the Moana stable and as I was watching and listening to it, the waves made me think of the peaks and troughs we go through in our daily lives. Yesterday's Korero was something of a trough, sorting through various unsavoury issues, today's very much a peak. Thinking about the subject of National Treasures you mentioned, three come to mind for me immediately. Dame Whina Cooper, Ralph Hotere and Dame Lisa Carrington. These three come from very different fields but are taonga to be admired greatly for what they've achieved for their people and country. We are truly lucky to have had, and still do have, ambassadors such as these among us. They make even us imports proud.